What is "sandokan"

'''Sandokan ''' is a fictional pirate of the late 19th century, who first appeared in publication in 1883, created by Italian author Emilio Salgari. He is the protagonist of eleven adventure novels and is known throughout the South China Sea as "The Tiger of Malaysia".

Sandokan is an Italian six-part television series directed by Sergio Sollima, based upon the novels of Emilio Salgari.